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MADHUBANI: The Madhubani Prohibition and Excise Department has announced a major public auction of 115 confiscated vehicles seized under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The auction will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the office of the Superintendent of Prohibition, Madhubani.
According to the official notice issued by Superintendent of Prohibition, Madhubani, the vehicles were confiscated in various prohibition-related cases and ordered for disposal by different courts in the district. The department said several earlier auction rounds held on June 10, June 17, June 24 and July 1, 2026 left a number of vehicles unsold. As per departmental order no. 809 dated February 3, 2026, the reserve prices of unsold vehicles have been reduced by 10% in successive rounds, and the remaining vehicles will now be re-auctioned.
Vehicle Auction List
Auction Date:
July 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
Last Date for Application and EMD Deposit:
July 6, 2026, till 5:00 PM
Venue:
Office of the Superintendent of Prohibition, Madhubani
The auction includes a wide range of motorcycles, scooters, scooties, e-rickshaws, tempos and cars seized in prohibition cases. The vehicle list covers registrations from Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and West Bengal.
Among the notable vehicles are:
2024 motorcycles with reserve prices up to ₹56,500.
E-rickshaw (2024 model) with reserve price ₹48,000.
Scorpio SUV (Delhi registration) with reserve price ₹94,500.
Santro cars from Delhi and West Bengal.
Several Hero, Bajaj, Honda and TVS motorcycles across model years from 2004 to 2025.
The reserve price of vehicles ranges from as low as ₹60 for a bicycle to ₹94,500 for a Scorpio SUV. Interested bidders must deposit 25% of the reserve price as earnest money (EMD) either in cash or through a bank draft in favour of Superintendent of Prohibition, Madhubani.
Examples of Reserve Price and EMD
|
Vehicle |
Reserve Price |
EMD |
|---|---|---|
|
Scorpio (2006) |
₹94,500 |
₹23,625 |
|
2024 Motorcycle |
₹56,500 |
₹14,125 |
|
E-rickshaw (2024) |
₹48,000 |
₹12,000 |
|
Santro Car (2009) |
₹45,000 |
₹11,250 |
|
2023 Scooty |
₹31,500 |
₹7,875 |
Vehicles will be sold on an “As Is Where Is” basis.
Bidders can inspect vehicles at the concerned police stations or prohibition offices on working days.
Successful bidders must pay the full bid amount within seven days.
Failure to pay on time will lead to forfeiture of the EMD and possible blacklisting.
Vehicle registration transfer and taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer.
Bidders must submit a self-attested copy of Aadhaar card or Voter ID.
Department Issues Caution
The department has cautioned that some vehicles may have mismatched registration numbers, chassis numbers or engine numbers because they were seized from different locations during prohibition enforcement drives. In some cases, vehicles may also be stolen vehicles under investigation. Buyers have been advised to physically inspect vehicles before bidding.
The complete list of vehicles and reserve prices is available on the notice board of the Superintendent of Prohibition Office, Madhubani and on the district website www.madhubani.nic.in.
Madhubani: The Prohibition and Excise Department in Madhubani has announced a short-term public auction of vehicles confiscated under the state’s liquor prohibition law. The auction will be conducted on March 24, 2026, from 11 am onwards at the office of the Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise.
According to the official notification issued from the Collectorate, the vehicles were seized by the police and excise authorities under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 , and subsequently confiscated by the district magistrate or other competent courts.
Officials said the auction will be carried out by a designated committee in line with departmental guidelines issued earlier this year.
Interested bidders can submit their applications at the office of the Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise, Madhubani. The last date for submission of applications is March 23, 2026 , during office hours.
In case the auction cannot be conducted on the scheduled date, the department has announced two additional dates:
April 4, 2026 (application deadline: April 2)
April 9, 2026 (application deadline: April 8)
The notice states that the earnest money deposit (EMD) must be submitted either in cash or through a bank draft. The draft should be issued in favour of the Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise, Madhubani.
The vehicles listed for auction include those confiscated in prohibition-related cases across the district. As per norms, such vehicles are typically auctioned after legal formalities are completed, and are often sold on an “as-is, where-is” basis.
Madhubani: The Excise Department has announced a public auction of 135 seized vehicles across Madhubani district, most of them motorcycles confiscated under prohibition and excise cases. The auction will be conducted under government norms, with a significant number of vehicles offered strictly for scrap purposes.
According to the official notice, the majority of two-wheelers have been listed with a base price of ₹3,500 , as they are categorized under “scrap purpose only.” A small number of vehicles, including scooters and motorcycles with identifiable registration details, have higher reserve prices ranging from ₹11,000 to ₹58,300 , depending on their condition and documentation status.
The seized vehicles belong to multiple excise and police jurisdictions, including Benipatti, Jhanjharpur, Laukaha, Andhramath, Sakri, Harlakhi, Rajnagar and Madhwapur . These were confiscated in connection with violations under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.
Officials said that the auction will follow an “as-is, where-is” policy, meaning buyers will not be provided any guarantee regarding the condition, fitness or completeness of documents. Vehicles marked for scrap cannot be legally used on roads and are intended only for dismantling or recycling.
The notice also specifies that interested bidders must deposit the required Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) before participating in the auction process. In some cases, the EMD ranges from around ₹2,750 to over ₹14,000, depending on the vehicle’s reserve price.
Authorities have advised prospective buyers to physically inspect the vehicles and verify all details before placing bids. Complete information regarding the auction, including the detailed vehicle list and terms, is available on the district’s official website.
The move is part of ongoing efforts by the excise department to dispose of seized assets and clear pending inventory under prohibition-related enforcement drives.
Interested bidders can:
Visit the district office or designated auction location
Inspect vehicles within the official inspection period
Submit bids along with required EMD
Follow guidelines issued by the Excise Department
For detailed information, bidders can visit:
Official district website: madhubani.nic.in
Bihar government portal: state.bihar.gov.in
Madhubani:
The Madhubani district administration has announced a short-term public auction of vehicles confiscated in excise cases registered under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, officials said.
According to a notification issued by the Prohibition and Excise Department, the auction will be held on December 30, 2025 , at Nagar Bhavan, Madhubani , starting at 11 am . The vehicles have been confiscated following forfeiture orders passed by various courts in excise cases within the district limits.
Officials said the auction will be conducted by the designated auction committee on an “Official Notification” basis . Interested bidders must submit their applications along with the earnest money deposit (EMD) at the office of the Superintendent of Prohibition, Madhubani , by 5 pm on December 29, 2025 .
The EMD has been fixed at 25% of the minimum reserve price of the respective vehicle and will be accepted only in cash or through a bank draft drawn in favour of the Superintendent of Prohibition, Madhubani.
The auction includes two-wheelers and four-wheelers , including a motorcycle and a Swift Dzire car, seized in cases linked to Bihar and Maharashtra. Officials said that if any vehicles remain unsold after the December 30 auction, a further auction will be conducted on January 6, 2026 , at the same venue. In the subsequent round, the reserve price of general vehicles will be reduced by 20% , while scrap vehicles will be auctioned at 25% of their fixed minimum value , in line with departmental guidelines dated August 4, 2022. Applications for the subsequent auction must be submitted by January 5, 2026 .
The successful bidder will have to deposit an additional 3% of the auction amount as a service charge , which will be credited to the Bihar State Beverage Corporation Limited (BSBCL) account through the Superintendent of Prohibition’s office.
Officials said the highest bidder will be required to deposit 50% of the bid amount immediately at the auction venue , with the remaining amount to be paid within seven days . Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the deposited amount, re-auction of the vehicle and possible blacklisting of the bidder.
Bidders must be present in person with valid Aadhaar and PAN cards and are advised to inspect the vehicles at the designated custody locations before bidding. The district administration will not entertain any complaints regarding the condition of vehicles after the auction.
Further information is available on the district website www.madhubani.nic.in , the notification said.
Notification-1 - 311 Bikes, Cars, Vehicles
Notification-2 - 3 Cars
Notification -3 - 1 Motorcycle
Notification-4 - 2 Cars
Notification -5 - 1 Bike & 1 Car
Notification -6 - 3 Bikes & 1 Car
Notification -7 - 14 Bikes, Cars, Vehicles
TOTAL of - 337 Bikes, Cars, Vehicles were auctioned on 30th Descember in Madhubani , Bihar
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